Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why she's not waiting on perfection. Episode 1271: Why I'm Not Waiting on Perfection by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism & Healthy Habits No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vironika Tugaleva shares how to build self-care habits that stick. Episode 1270: How to Build Self-Care Habits That Stick by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org on Improving Health & Happiness Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/self-care-habits-that-stick/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shorter posts from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on a journey without a goal and creating structure when you're floundering. Episode 1269: A Journey Without a Goal AND Create Structure When You're Floundering by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original posts are located here: http://zenhabits.net/journey & http://zenhabits.net/create-structure Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on your simulated reality. Episode 1268: Your Simulated Reality by Steve Pavlina on Simplicity & Personal Growth Development Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2010/12/your-simulated-reality/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Goldin shares 5 ways to cultivate your authentic self. Episode 1267: 5 Ways to Cultivate Your Authentic Self by Kara Goldin on Personal Growth & Development Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of hint inc., the San Francisco-based healthy lifestyle company, best known for hint water and most recently, hint sunscreen. Kara has been an operating-entrepreneur growing hint to a brand worth hundreds of millions of dollars. She's created a purpose driven business focused on the end consumer and hosts Unstoppable, a podcast where you can meet people disrupting their fields across wellness, business, and life. The original post is located here: https://karagoldin.com/blog/5-ways-to-cultivate-your-authentic-self/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares 12 steps to achieving happiness. Episode 1266: 12 Steps to Achieving Happiness by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens on Being Happy & Mental Freedom Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week, she shares new photos, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog. The original post is located here: https://www.rowdykittens.com/blog/2010/04/12-steps-to-achieving-happiness Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan shares his thoughts on new habit formation. Episode 1265: Birth of a Habit by Tynan on Self-Discipline & New Habit Formation Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/newhabit Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 3 reasons why the pursuit of certainty is making you miserable. Episode 1264: 3 Reasons Why the Pursuit of Certainty Is Making You Miserable by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/certainty Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on your two minds. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1263: [Part 2] Your Two Minds by Mark Manson on The Observing Mind & Meditation for Personal Development Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well. That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month. Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon. The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/your-two-minds Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on your two minds. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1262: [Part 1] Your Two Minds by Mark Manson on The Thinking Mind & Meditative Practice Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well. That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month. Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon. The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/your-two-minds Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Bilodeau shares how to get things out of your head and build an external brain. Episode 1261: Get Things Out of Your Head and Build An External Brain by Marc Bilodeau on Time Management & Productivity Marc Bilodeau started his blog to become a better writer, however, it has evolved into a place where he shares personal thoughts, experiences, and words of subjective wisdom. He is not an expert or certified in any of the subject matter, but hopes that his experiences and thoughts may help others by invoking internal thinking, or inspire others to try new things. The original post is located here: https://www.marcbilodeau.com/brain/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book The Abundance Codes by Regan Hillyer & Juan Pablo Barahona Episode 1260: The Abundance Codes - Regan Hillyer & Juan Pablo Barahona - Step-by-Step Process to Reconnect with Your Life's Purpose Regan Hillyer is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mindset coach. She believes strongly in every person's ability to unlock true greatness within themselves. Juan Pablo Barahona is a transformational spiritual leader. He has inspired millions around the world with his various teachings of abundance in life and a connection among humanity for over two decades. Learn more about the book here: https://abundancecodes.com/the-abundance-codes-book Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares a step by step guide on how to turn around a bad day. Episode 1259: How to Turn Around a Bad Day: A Step By Step Guide by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Inspiring A Positive Mood Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love. The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/turn-around-bad-day-step-step-guide/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Heather Harrington share their thoughts on why experiences get better with time. Episode 1258: Experiences, Not Things, Get Better With Time by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Enjoying The Moments Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life. The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2018/why-experiences-over-things-get-better-with-time Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cain of Raptitude shares how to do it tomorrow instead of never. Episode 1257: How to Do It Tomorrow Instead of Never by David Cain of Raptitude on Overcoming Procrastination & Productivity David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2017/04/how-to-do-it-tomorrow-instead-of-never/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Brianna Harry of YeMash where she shares her thoughts on meditation and freedom. Episode 1256: 100 Days & Freedom by Briana Harry of YeMash on Meditation & Dealing with Anxiety YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest self. The original posts are located here: http://www.yemash.com/blog/100-days & http://www.yemash.com/blog/freedom Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares how to increase the volume of your brain and make optimal decisions. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1255: [Part 2] How to Increase the Volume of Your Brain and Make Optimal Decisions by Benjamin Hardy on Mind Training Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-take-ownership-and-change-your-brain-identity-and-future-252ffab07523 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares how to increase the volume of your brain and make optimal decisions. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1254: [Part 1] How to Increase the Volume of Your Brain and Make Optimal Decisions by Benjamin Hardy on Mindfulness Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-take-ownership-and-change-your-brain-identity-and-future-252ffab07523 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.K. Coleman shares why commitment isn't the starting point. Episode 1253: Commitment Isn't the Starting Point by TK Coleman on Finding Purpose & Passion in Life Through Curiosity T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com. The original post is located here: http://tkcoleman.com/2018/06/24/commitment-isnt-starting-point/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 questions you will ask at the end of your life. Episode 1252: 7 Questions You Will Ask at the End of Your Life by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on A Meaningful Existence Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/03/14/7-questions-you-will-ask/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Baker with ChrisGuillebeau.com shares 7 life lessons his 1-year-old taught him while backpacking abroad. Episode 1251: 7 Life Lessons My 1-Year-Old Taught Me While Backpacking Abroad by Adam Baker with ChrisGuillebeau.com Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/life-lessons-my-1-year-old-taught-me-while-backpacking-abroad/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Carmen asks if you are too focused on the things that bother you? Episode 1250: Are You Too Focused On The Things That Bother You? by Allison Carmen on Positivity & Being Optimistic Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned her practice into business consulting, business coaching and life coaching. Today, Allison’s clients range from owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, and parents. She's also the host of the podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering. The original post is located here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/are-you-too-focused-on-the-things-that-bother-you/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to declutter your life and the very best place to start. Episode 1249: How to Declutter Your Life (The Very Best Place To Start) by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Decluttering Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/declutter-your-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares five things he learned from sourdough bread. Episode 1248: Five Things I Learned from Sourdough Bread by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Life Lessons & Advice After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters. Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/sourdough/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus with Exile Lifestyle share their thoughts on not being the center of the universe. Episode 1247: I Am Not the Center of the Universe by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus with Exile Lifestyle on Minimalism Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook. The original post is located here: https://exilelifestyle.com/center-universe/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kacie Main shares her thoughts on suppressing emotions. Episode 1246: All The Feels by Kacie Main on Embracing Each Moment & Mindfulness Kacie Main's affinity for writing started as a child, writing arguably overly emotional letters to family, friends, and boyfriends, and even an anonymous poem to a widowed neighbor. The first paper she wrote in college was nominated for a first-year writing award yet she still didn't think to pursue writing as a career. She spent years successfully wandering through jobs but always trying to figure out "what I want to be when I grow up." As her career path zigged and zagged, writing was always there, lurking in the background patiently waiting it's turn. Then at 32 years old, the patience ran out. She didn't sit down to write her book, it jumped out of her at perhaps the worst, best, most confusing, and most liberating time of her life. The original post is located here: https://www.kaciemain.com/realtalk/allthefeels Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 1245: Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Empathy Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2018/09/fundamental-attribution-error.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt McLeod of McLeod Consulting Services shares how to balance life and fitness. Episode 1244: Balancing Life & Fitness: Caging Your Monkey Mind Through Eisenhower's Box by Matt McLeod of McLeod Consulting Matt McLeod is a huge fitness, nutrition, and psychology nerd who graduated with Honors from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Human Nutrition. In 2016, he won his pro card to become an NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder. The original post is located here: http://mcleodconsultingservices.com/blog/eisenhower Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 posts from Leon Logothetis where he shares how to find yourself through travel and having a plan or lack thereof. Episode 1243: Finding Yourself Through Travel AND Having A Plan (or Entire Lack Thereof) by Leon Logothetis on Adventure & Fun Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. His journey is chronicled in the Netflix documentary series The Kindness Diaries. In December 2016, he released his book: Live, Love, Explore. The original posts are located here: http://www.leonlogothetis.com/finding-yourself-through-travel/ & http://www.leonlogothetis.com/plan-entire-lack-thereof/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 reasons that keep people from getting started with minimalism. Episode 1242: Minimalism: 7 Reasons that Keep People From Getting Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/encouragement-for-your-first-step-towards-living-with-less/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ira Israel shares his thoughts on happiness being a choice. Episode 1241: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be Happier Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/happiness-is-a-choice/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neghar Fonooni shares a simple guide to effective journaling. Episode 1240: Vizzini Said To Go Back To The Beginning: A Simple Guide To Effective Journaling by Neghar Fonooni on Journal Tips Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force, has been writing since she was eight years old, and birthed a witty and hilarious baby boy ten years ago. Her central focus is to help empower women through strength and bring wild and warm energy wherever she goes. The original post is located here: http://www.negharfonooni.com/how-to-journal/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Audino shares his thoughts on wrong problems and wrong solutions. Episode 1239: Wrong Problems, Wrong Solutions by Greg Audino on How to Improve Happiness & Self-Centeredness Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 examples to offer a refreshing and more relatable approach to self-development. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. Greg's videos, as well as information about becoming a life coaching client of his, can be found at gregaudino.com. The original post is located here: https://gregaudino.com/wrong-problems-wrong-solutions/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britt with Cait Flanders shares why your dreams matter. Episode 1238: Your Dreams Matter. Period. by Britt with CaitFlanders.com on Following Your Heart & Pursuing Your Own Path Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2018/05/08/your-dreams-matter-period/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares his favorite 3 anti-laziness tactics. Episode 1237: My Favorite 3 Anti-Laziness Tactics (I Use These) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Productivity Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/my-favorite-3-anti-laziness-tactics-i-use-these/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on rediscovering your sense of wonder with a discovery journal. Episode 1236: Rediscovering Your Sense of Wonder with a Discovery Journal by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Curiosity Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do. The original post is located here: https://www.moderndavinci.net/blog/2015/5/29/discovery-journal Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares the power of daily minimalism. Episode 1235: The Power of Daily Minimalism by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar on Benefits of Being A Minimalist No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/daily-minimalism/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares three steps to show up for your life. Episode 1234: Three Steps To Show Up for Your Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Mindfulness & Courage Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about why we have so much, do so much, work so much and we feel so restless and overwhelmed. Shawna is trying to live life on purpose, set dreams and goals for herself as a mom, wife and woman and she is trying to share it openly with everyone. The original post is located here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/pay-attention-show-up-for-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on envisioning your ideal lifestyle. Episode 1233: Envisioned by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Envisioning & Planning Your Perfect Life Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook. The original post is located here: https://exilelifestyle.com/envisioned/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vironika Tugaleva shares how she stopped feeling inadequate and comparing herself to others. Episode 1232: How I Stopped Feeling Inadequate and Comparing Myself to Others by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and peforming spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/stopped-feeling-inadequate-comparing-others/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan shares his thoughts on brain training. Episode 1231: Brain Training by Tynan of Tynan.com on Creating Healthy Habits & Productivity Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/braining Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cain of Raptitude shares where personal breakthroughs really come from. Episode 1230: Where Personal Breakthroughs Really Come From by David Cain of Raptitude on Self Development & Growth David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2017/06/where-personal-breakthroughs-really-come-from/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Steve Pavlina where he shares why you should trust yourself and not the experts and asks what's your optimism ratio. Episode 1229: Trust Yourself, Not the Experts AND What's Your Optimism Ratio? by Steve Pavlina on Personal Development Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original posts are located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/06/trust-yourself-not-the-experts/ & https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/whats-your-optimism-ratio/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the elements of living lightly. Episode 1228: The Elements of Living Lightly by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness & Being Present in Life Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/light Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares a practical guide to being present. Episode 1227: A Practical Guide to Being Present by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Mindfulness & Meditation Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love. The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/a-practical-guide-to-being-present/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 3 steps to beat procrastination. Episode 1226: 3 Steps to Beat Procrastination by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Productivity & Time Management Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/procrastination Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares how to deal with uncomfortable emotions and reshape your identity. Episode 1225: How To Deal With Uncomfortable Emotions And Reshape Your Identity by Benjamin Hardy on Achieving Success Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-deal-with-uncomfortable-emotions-and-reshape-your-identity-58142db8cfd4 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson asks if you need therapy. Episode 1224: Do You Need Therapy? by Mark Manson on Emotional Wellness & Mental Freedom Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well. That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month. Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon. The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/therapy Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her thoughts on the inspiration gap and how we all fall in and how to get out. Episode 1223: The Inspiration Gap: Why We All Fall In And How To Get Out by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Motivation Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/inspiration-gap/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 positive things you should say today. Episode 1222: 7 Positive Things You Should Say Today by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positivity & Happiness Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/04/25/7-positive-things-you-should-say-today/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices